GUNNISON, Colo.  Director of Athletics Miles Van Hee has announced the official opening of the head coach search for the Western Colorado volleyball program.

Responsibilities:   Responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing, and for administering all aspects of, the Western's Women's Volleyball program including but not limited to:  providing strong leadership, recruiting highly qualified student-athletes, practice and competition scheduling, coaching athletes in practice and games, maintenance of a strong academic environment, supervision of coaching staff, maintaining budget, conducting and managing all facets of camps, cultivate alumni, direct involvement working with program specific fund-raising as well as participation in Athletic Department fund-raising. Limited other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree preferred. Three years collegiate Volleyball coaching experience preferred. Knowledge of NCAA Division II Volleyball practices and regulations, must become NCAA II recruiting certified, ability to establish good rapport and relationships with players, administrators, staff, alumni and the general public. Must have proven administrative, organizational, and recruiting skills

Compensation:  Salary range of $55,000-$65,000. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and, after one year of employment, tuition benefits.

To Apply:  visit www.western.edu/jobs and use our online application.  Required attachments to your online application include a letter of application addressed to Gregg Petcoff, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications along with a current resume, and contact information for three references.

Applications will be accepted beginning immediately.  Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The start date for this position is as soon as possible after hire.

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community.  With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community.  K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.